Movie

After the Promise

★ 7.5(20)19871h 30m

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Good to know

Director: David Greene
Release date: 1987-10-11
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Tamara Asseyev Productions

About After the Promise

After the Promise is a 1987 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by David Greene, starring Mark Harmon, Diana Scarwid and Rosemary Dunsmore. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 20 viewers. Below you can see where to watch After the Promise in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Elmer Jackson, a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s, struggles to bring up his 4 young boys after the death of his wife. He is horrified when the government (citing trumped-up charges of parental neglect) places the boys into various foster homes and institutions, unaware of the abuse that boys would then be subjected to. The conditions imposed by the court and the difficulties caused by the Depression make Elmer's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult. His second wife helps him to regain custody.

Cast

Mark Harmon

Elmer Jackson

Diana Scarwid

Anna Jackson

Rosemary Dunsmore

Florence Jackson

Donnelly Rhodes

Dr. Northfield

Blu Mankuma

Jack

Janet Wright

Waitress

Mark Hildreth

Raymond 3

Stephen E. Miller

Ben

Ryan Francis

Wayne 2

Alex Diakun

Foreman

Pat Bermel

Patrolman

Alex Bruhanski

Hospital Cop

Themes & keywords

small townchild abusecaliforniacustody battlegreat depressionbased on true storyremarriagemental institutionwidowersingle fathercarpenterdepression eradeath of wifefoster care1930s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch After the Promise in Australia?+

After the Promise is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is After the Promise on Netflix?+

After the Promise is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is After the Promise?+

After the Promise has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in After the Promise?+

After the Promise stars Mark Harmon, Diana Scarwid, Rosemary Dunsmore, Donnelly Rhodes and Blu Mankuma.

When did After the Promise come out?+

After the Promise is a 1987 movie directed by David Greene.

What genre is After the Promise?+

After the Promise is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed After the Promise?+

After the Promise was directed by David Greene.